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Atty. Michael Joseph Pendergast

Atty. Michael Joseph Pendergast

Michael Joseph Pendergast is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, contracts & agreements, corporate & incorporation and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Monte Rio Monte Rio 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Michael Joseph Pendergast at a glance

Michael Joseph Pendergast is a Purple Communications, Inc. based in Monte Rio, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1988) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Monte Rio, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Joseph Pendergast is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, contracts & agreements, corporate & incorporation and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Michael practices in Monte Rio, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Pendergast's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Joseph Pendergast handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Contracts

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Joseph Pendergast is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael Joseph Pendergast is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Monte Rio are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Joseph Pendergast

Where is Michael Joseph Pendergast's law office located?
Michael Joseph Pendergast's law practice is located in Monte Rio, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Pendergast handle?
Michael Joseph Pendergast focuses on formation, contracts, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Joseph Pendergast practiced law?
Michael Joseph Pendergast has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Michael Joseph Pendergast go to law school?
Michael Joseph Pendergast earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1988
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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